After the loss of my Labrador, it's time to think about another dog and top of my list is the Leonberger. A couple of questions

1. Has anyone owned a Leonberger and what was your experience?
2. Will it be able to jump up into the back of the FFRR?

TIA Current MY2020
Gone: 1 x L405 and 2 x L322's

Have fun with that Ade

http://www.lovingyourpet.co.uk/dogs/leonbe...mation.php



Never had one myself tho ….. Wife's friend has one she says it is a big lazy ...

Hi mate, I had a similar issue with my Irish Wolfhound and I made a board that allowed him to walk in and out of the car. The jumping downwards is apparently very bad for the shoulders of dogs and we walked him a lot so he was in the car at least once a day so that is jumping out twice. I didn't have a FFRR but a GMC van and the double side doors made it easy, the the board was hinged and behind the smaller side door. It was just flipping it down/up and that was it.

It worked very well, I can PM a picture if you like.

There are aluminium (hinged int he middle) ramps for motorbikes that will do the same trick. You would have to make a hinge onto the tailgate for it, which is a bit of work (hinge has to be strong to take the weight and last for a while).

It sounds like a bit over the top but I thought it was worth it. Big dogs like Leonbergers/wolfhounds etc. don't live that long and the last thing you want is make their life painful with shoulder issues. MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
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Pets at Home do them for £99

I know, they are massive, but their temperament is great and owning a lively dog such as a collie or spaniel doesn't appeal so much now. I may end up with the safe option of a Labrador or Retriever, but having met a Leonberger I'm really taken with them.

I know my old Labrador injured herself jumping out of my old X5, so I am concerned injury. Rather than a ramp, would the boot height of a Disco be less than a FF? I could persuade SHMBO that she should own one. Current MY2020
Gone: 1 x L405 and 2 x L322's

i have for ramp for my saint, it folds in half and goes slides into the rear passengers footspace.
i'll take a better picture when i get home at the weekend (i work in Titchfield through the week), but its right that you down want the dog landing with all that weight regularly, she is too lazy to jump up anyway

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steve

Thanks Steve, a great dog and good to see a dog really muddy after having fun.

A coincidence you work in Titchfield, I still have an office there in Southampton Hill next to the old fire station. It's been empty for about 3 years now after the buyer pulled out  Current MY2020
Gone: 1 x L405 and 2 x L322's

Strange really as its a busy place with aerospace etc going on in the area and labour shortages as that are

I can't really help AMD but I met a Leonberger whilst out on a walk with my Rotty the other day and I too fell instantly in love!

He was a big, dopey, friendly lump of dog and he was just cool!

My (Roxy) can jump into the back of the FF without any trouble and without a run up (she does a Harrier-style vertical takeoff!), so I would imagine a Leonberger will be able to too. Although only whilst he's still young and fit. Am already imagining needing a ramp when Roxy gets old! Past (too many to list, but a few favs)...
2007 Porsche 997 C2S Coupe
2007 FFRR 4.2 S/C
2012 Jag XKR 5.0 S/C
2014 Merc SL500 AMG 4.7 V8 BiTurbo (remapped to 560BHP)
2011 FFRR 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE - Overfinch Conversion
2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
2018 AMG C63S Estate
2015 Mercedes GLE63S
2017 Maserati Levante Diesel
2017 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Black Edition

Vertical takeoff now that's given me an idea...how about a tail lift for the RR?

Although the Leonberger is a big dog, they are quite agile, so jumping in shouldn't be a problem...it's the jumping out that worries me with a heavy landing

We are quite serious about a Leonberger and have spoken to a reputable breeder and hope to pay a visit soon, as you said, they are just so friendly, laid back and cool. Current MY2020
Gone: 1 x L405 and 2 x L322's

The bit about needing a good vacuum cleaner is a bit scary!  Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

My GSD doesn't much like getting in or out, although she gets excited about going in the car and seems to love travelling, and we have no problems with her once she's in! I tried a ramp but she wouldn't use it - maybe should have persevered. Also if you're getting a pup, get him/her to use it from day 1 then it'll be normal for them.

I rely on access height for my dog but it's still quite a stretch, and very occasionally she doesn't make it first time and lands on her back, which isn't nice to see.

She doesn't like being picked up either but maybe I should start doing that whether she likes it or not.

Some info - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonberger

Note they are not a long lived dog. Land Rover Addict
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I love a big dog. I have a 60kg rottie at the moment. He's 5 years old today, (Happy Birthday, Baby!), so its a bit premature to be planning his replacement but to soften the emotional devastation when he goes I'm semi-demi-tentatively thinking about what I'll have next and a Great Dane is looking like a super choice.

The bigger the dog, the shorter the life span. I was lucky, my wolfhound lived for just 8 years (the average at that time was 8 and lots died earlier), although I would have preferred 10, 11, 12 years.

I would say get a second young dog, it is great for the current one to have another dog to play with and when this one goes the hole is less painful. Wolfhounds leave enormously painful holes, I can tell you that....... MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
Have the Faultmate MSV2 Extreme to be tinkering with the settings etc. !!